Economy

Stronger than expected June jobs numbers quash BoC rate cut odds

Canada's unemployment rate fell to 6.9% in June as the economy added 83,000 jobs

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |July 11, 2025

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Canada adds surprise 83,000 jobs in June, driving unemployment rate down to 6.9%

Most of the jobs were part-time; 47,000 positions were added in the private sector

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |July 11, 2025

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Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%

The higher rates would kick in Aug. 1; PM continues work on a new deal

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |July 11, 2025

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U.S. copper tariffs threat met with shrugs, skepticism

Canadian copper miners ship primarily to China

By Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press |July 9, 2025

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